Originally discovered by the famous Sea Captain Henry Hudson in the early 1600???s, Sandy Hook remains a beautiful, 1,665-acre barrier peninsula within view of the Manhattan skyline. The seven-mile stretch of spectacular ocean and bay beaches are excellent for surf casting, swimming, and relaxing on the sand. Nature lovers will revel in the 300 ??? plus species of migratory birds, as well as the pristine holly forest. There is no beach town or commercial community of Sandy Hook ??? it is actually a National Park that is also home to a military base and a lighthouse. [more information]